Manhattan's Best Gonstead Chiropractor for Frozen Shoulder Treatment
If you live in Manhattan and are struggling with the pain and immobility associated with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), then look no further. I am Dr. Suh, the owner of Specific Chiropractic, and I utilize the gonstead chiropractic approach along with specific lifestyle modifications to effectively resolve the frozen shoulder issue.
What is Frozen Shoulder? Focusing on its anatomy and pathology.
The frozen shoulder, also called adhesive capsulitis, affects around 2 to 5% of people, particularly women aged between 40 to 60 years. This condition arises as a result of the inflammation and thickening of the shoulder capsule leading to formation of adhesions and marked restriction of movement along with severe pain.
The condition usually advances in three stages: the freezing stage (2-9 months) with ramping pain and stiffness, the frozen stage (4-12 months) where pain may lessen but stiffness is still severe, and the thawing stage (5-24 months) where movement slowly improves. Without intervention, this progresses in 3 years of attempting to resolve on its own—if it resolves at all.
Most patients are not aware that frozen shoulder almost never presents on its own. The intricate association of the shoulder joint with the neck, upper back, and rib cage means that misaligned vertebrae often play a role in the formation and persistence of adhesive capsulitis. This is where my special Gonstead method comes in handy.
The Gonstead Difference: Targeted Care for Frozen Shoulder
As a Gonstead chiropractor, I cannot apply blanket adjustment protocols. The Gonstead method is the highest level of chiropractic care, as it employs precise biomechanical imaging to locate the exact areas of your spine misaligned with the shoulder that is limiting proper movement.
The relevance of this for frozen shoulder patients is as follows: The muscles that connect to your shoulder blade (scapula) are attached to your neck and upper back. Misalignment in these vertebrae causes certain muscle tension imbalances and nerve signal interference which may lead to inflammation in the shoulder capsule and restrict certain movement patterns.
Using Gonstead's method of five criteria of analysis – visualization, instrumentation, static and motion palpation, and x-ray when needed – I am able to identify the precise spinal areas responsible for your frozen shoulder condition. This enables me to perform targeted spine adjustments to restore nerve and biomechanical functions, thus improving your body's natural healing process.
Complete Advantages of My Treatment for Frozen Shoulder
Immediate Pain Reduction
Thorough assessment and targeted adjustments to the cervical and upper back spine areas caused a reduction in nerve entrapment, allowing patients to experience inflammation relief, resulting in noticeable pain reduction during the first few visits.
Enhanced Mobility
Patients receiving care regularly demonstrate improved shoulder movement when spinal limitations to shoulder mechanics are treated within a 2-4 week timeframe.
Shorter Recovery Time
Unlike other manual therapy approaches that rely on multiple physical therapy sessions spread over months with little progress to show for it, my method can lead to faster recovery by 40-60%.
No Side Effects
In contrast to the use of anti-inflammatory medications or cortisone injections, Gonstead chiropractic care operates alongside your body's healing systems rather than working against them.
Recurrence Prevention
By addressing specific biomechanical factors and through defined exercise regimens, we are effective in preventing the recurrence of frozen shoulder.
Complete Health
Patients experience improvements not just with neck pain and headaches, but also with fatigue as they become more energetic due to optimized spinal function.
My Defined Process and Methods of Treatment
First Detailed Evaluation
On the first visit, I perform an exam that is 60-90 minutes long which consists of a comprehensive health history, postural assessment, relevant orthopedic and neurologic evaluation for frozen shoulder, and precise Gonstead spinal evaluation.
Creation of Treatment Plan
From the findings, I formulate a specific treatment protocol for each patient. This is tailored to address the specific concerns presented by the patient through various examination methods.
Exact Gonstead Adjustments
As with all my patients, I utilize the Gonstead method for spinal adjustments specific to the patient's individual requirements. The adjustments enhance joint function, nerve activity, and other related processes without any form of brute force.
Maintaining consistency at the beginning is pivotal. The tissues in frozen shoulder have adjusted over months, so consistent care is crucial when trying to reverse them to sustain progress without hitting roadblocks.
Your body adapting to better movement techniques will lead to some soreness. That discomfort will usually go away and most patients begin to feel meaningful improvement within 2-3 weeks of care.
Your Recovery Investment – Transparency in Treatment Costs
I do not take insurance because it limits your care, which is why I do not offer partial payments based on treatment style. This makes sure that no care is wasted on "external requirements."
Initial Visit: Consultation and Examination
Not only will you receive a proper diagnosis, but you will also be given a treatment plan tailored specifically to you. Unlike most doctors who spend most of their time on paperwork after they check your vitals, with me, you will feel like you matter and be listened to.
Treatment Follow-up Sessions
These sessions are always open in terms of cost and, therefore, the complexity of your treatment. The approach I have, and that most patients appreciate is the freedom that comes with this pricing after paying numerous other "multi-treatment service center" places.
Treatment Package Options Available
For patients committed to full recovery, I have designed package plans which ensure value paired with uninterrupted care during a pivotal time in treatment.
As a gentle reminder, this form of treatment often spares imaging and more expensive intervention like injections or surgeries that do not get to the root cause of the frozen shoulder.
Manhattan Areas I Serve For Frozen Shoulder Treatment
My office located at 150 E 55th St has an easily accessible central position in Midtown Manhattan which allows me to serve the entirety of Manhattan including:
Midtown East & West
From my office location, I am well positioned to serve the whole Midtown corridor, catering to both professionals and residents from the East River to the Hudson River.
Upper East Side
Residents from the 60s to 90s including Yorkville and Carnegie Hill, enjoy subway and taxi access.
Upper West Side
Patients from Lincoln Center area through Morningside Heights are well served by existing transit connections.
Lower Manhattan
SoHo, Tribeca, Financial District, and the other downtown neighborhoods are a short commute.
Gramercy/Union Square
Users of the 14th Street corridor and adjoining neighborhoods enjoy great access to my office.
Chelsea/Flatiron
These neighborhoods are central and primary frozen shoulder treatment areas which ensures prompt response to patient needs.
Most of my patients suffering from a frozen shoulder condition are busy professionals from Manhattan, which makes the city's healthcare facilities convenient because they won't need to travel to outer boroughs or suburbs for out-of-the-city treatments.
Why Do I Offer Specific Chiropractic Treatment for Your Frozen Shoulder?
Unlike other general practitioners and chiropractors who may use the same strategy for each patient, I focus on the Gonstead technique of chiropractic adjustment, which is particularly used for complex conditions like the frozen shoulder. This goes beyond just adjusting the spine; it involves the critical interplay between shoulder movements and spinal mechanics, which may not be normal.
I also focus on providing relief for the symptoms that patients presenting with frozen shoulder exhibit, as well as resolving the root biomechanical dysfunctions which facilitated the condition to develop in the first place. It's this multi-faceted method that enables my patients to achieve results where other treatments have proven ineffective.
While I appreciate that many people live with chronic pain for a prolonged period of time, I understand and appreciate how shoulder impingement pain, also referred to as the frozen shoulder, limits day-to-day activities for people. Be it accessing items stored at a height, suffering from sleep interrupted by shoulder pain, or trying to complete routine work tasks, I understand that everyone is eager to return to full function and that is where I come in.
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Take Action Today - Recovery from Frozen Shoulder Starts Here
The frozen shoulder condition does not improve on its own – it recovers only when you take proper treatment measures. Each day of waiting is counting a day towards uncalled pain and suffering.
Why allow your life to be governed by frozen shoulder for months or even years when the effective remedy is right here in New York? The combination of careful Gonstead chiropractic treatment with lifestyle changes has helped hundreds of patients recover faster and more completely than they ever thought possible.
Are you set to initiate your recovery? Reach out to Specific Chiropractic right away:
Schedule Your Assessment TodayThe frozen shoulder recovery begins from a single decision - taking action today. As your recovery guide, I am with you every step starting from your evaluation till full recovery and even after that. Stop waiting to restore your mobility and get rid of your pain - take action.